The Unfaithful Mr. Scott novel (Eugene and Melanie)

Chapter 403

Candles were lit in the church. The white walls were clean and calming to look at.

They could hear the faint sound of hymns being played and the sound of a bell. Melanie looked at Xander. “Why did you bring me here?”

Xander said, “We’re here to light a candle.”

Many people were in the church, but it was surprisingly quiet.

It was as though everyone had come up with a tacit agreement to speak and do their things softly, afraid of disrupting the peaceful atmosphere in the church.

Xander looked at the floor, saying, “I came here to light a candle for my grandma when I was young.”

The place to light the candles was in the backyard. The volunteer responsible for keeping the records muttered a blessing with his eyes closed before handing Melanie the candle.

Melanie pursed her lips and looked at the candles on the rack silently.

Only when the breeze swayed the fire on the candles did Xander speak, “My grandpa said lighting a candle here can help the ones we love find their way to heaven.”

slowly lit up

the candle on the rack as

door, Melanie looked at the sight for a while before opening the door. The house had been left empty for a few

me if you need me. I’ll be around

closed the door only after Xander

indeed messy in the house. She left in a hurry the last time

at the furniture. She thought she could bring Albert back to

She had everything planned.

could no longer do what

stayed in the house for two days, and Xander would bring her food. He even watched her

not starving herself. It was just because she had

was look out of the window in

third day,

still wore her high heels as usual. She stepped into the house. Only when

pale, and she looked skinnier. The clothes

was only startled for a moment, though. She took Melanie to the sofa with a troubled expression. “I just came back from abroad. He threw me on a deserted island and made me live there for a few days. I heard about your grandpa

a huge blow to you, but you shouldn’t

she had not been talking much these few days. I know. I’m